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Seeker, Lambgoat.com premiere new single “Alone”‏

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SEEKER, LAMBGOAT.COM PREMIERE NEW SINGLE “ALONE”

U.S. tour with Corelia and I, Omega to commence this month

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DALLAS, TX – Dallas heavy metal act Seeker has teamed up with Lambgoat.com to premiere the band’s new single “Alone” (feat. Corey Bennet of Bermuda). Stream “Alone” exclusively at:http://lambgoat.com/features/59/Seeker-Alone-song-premiere.

“‘Alone’ is fastest and most aggressively personal song that we have ever released,” said vocalist Bryce Lucien. “This is us finally becoming the band that we’ve always wanted to be and we couldn’t be more psyched that our good friend Corey from Bermuda got to be a part of this. His guest vocals sound absolutely crushing.”

Seeker is currently gearing up for a string of February U.S. tour-dates with headliner, Corelia, and I, Omega.

“We’re always excited to be on the road, and the fact that both bands are full of such outstanding musicians makes this tour even better,” said Lucien. “We’ve been working extremely hard to step up the insanity of our live show and we will be playing quite a bit of new material on this run, so we’re definitely ready to get back out in front of our old fans and hopefully make some new ones. See you on the road.”

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Seeker burst onto the scene in late 2011, playing its first show on October 1, 2011 before heading out on its first tour the following week. Lucien describes the band’s sound as, “fast, aggressive, pissed off heavy metal. Everything we do is very raw, passionate and honest.”

Seeker released its debut EP ‘The Antagonist’ last spring for free via the official Seeker Bandcamp page at: http://seeker.bandcamp.com/album/the-antagonist.

A music video for the track “Serpent Skin” surfaced last fall and can be seen on YouTube at:http://youtu.be/tLCnc_mHwLg.

Stay tuned to the official Seeker Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/seekertx for new music and tour-dates.

Seeker on tour w/ Corelia and I, Omega…

2/14 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar

2/15 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Parish

2/16 – Tyler, TX @ The Oil Palace (Outrage Fest)

2/17 – Austin, TX @ The Hole in the Wall

2/18 – Roswell, NM @ The Unity Center

2/19 – Albuquerque, NM @ Amped Performance Center

2/20 – El Paso, TX @ Gallery 127

2/21 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Underground

2/22 – San Diego, CA @ The Epicenter

2/23 – Fullerton, CA @ The Anchor

Seeker on tour…

3/14 – Austin, TX @ Death Metal Pizza

3/15 – Shreveport, LA @ Mediastar Entertainment Hall

Seeker online…

www.facebook.com/seekertx

www.youtube.com/seekertx

www.twitter.com/seekertx

www.seeker.bandcamp.com

Seeker is…

Bryce Lucien – Vocals

Justin Edgerton – Guitar

Chris Keasler – Bass

Dustin Weaver – Drums

KILLER INTERVIEW WITH ADAM JOAD FROM SCATTERED HAMLET!

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Scattered Hamlet - Skeleton Dixie CD cover

Scattered Hamlet – Skeleton Dixie CD cover

Talking with Adam Joad about their forthcoming CD release, Skeleton Dixie. The conversation even went on to talk about other cool stuff. Give a listen and feel your inner “Hillbilly Harmony”

Adam outside the Whisky

Adam outside the Whisky

 

     Here’s the interview link:

SCATTERED HAMLET -THE SKELETON DIXIE SAGA BEGINS…….

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Scattered Hamlet - Skeleton Dixie CD cover

Scattered Hamlet – Skeleton Dixie CD cover

 

under the pale moonlight in the Appalachian woods there was a stirring. The deep-throated rumble of an engine awoke the Appalachian Apostle from his slumber. The sound of boot heels approached as he grabbed his shotgun. The Appalachian Apostle opened his door and saw a shadowy figure leaning against the porch post. “What the hell do you want?” he saw an orange car with a deer skull and a rebel flag plate rumbling in the yard. “They call me the Hell Rider.” the shadowy figure said. “I got a mission for ya. I need ya to spread the word of Skeleton Dixie.” The Apostle stroked his beard and said, “Well alright, but I gotta round-up some friends first. Let’s call down the thunder first.” Thus the adventure begins…….

NAMM 2013 – MY THOUGHTS AND PICTURES part 1

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After a LONG, LONG drive from NM to Los Angeles CA we got some sleep and woke up and headed to Anaheim to take in the experience that was NAMM 2013.

outside of NAMM 2013

outside of NAMM 2013

It started out with my typical run of luck. My partner in NAMM 2013, Charlie M.F. Owens, rolled in and was badged in a matter of minutes. Me, not so lucky, I was told “your badge has already been printed, so go to the badge pickup line.” I did, no badge, and was told “oh, you’re media, go to this other building to get your badge.” Again, I did, waited in line got up to the counter and…..”Hmm sir your badge won’t print out, you need to go to this other line.” Yet again, I did and finally, just as I was losing hope….SUCCESS!!! I have to give credit to the NAMM staff. They were handling the HUGE influx of people efficiently and with smiles on their faces.

We got in and were wowed by the amount of gear and people there.Our first mission was to attend a press conference help by Orange Amplification http://www.orangeamps.com/. They were launching a new, revolutionary tube tester.  Video of the press conference will be available soon on our www.rockunight.com site.

Orange Amp press conference

Orange Amp press conference

We headed towards the Aria booth as I had been in contact with them about something special.  The Cliff Burton signature bass guitar. We stood in awe of it as we were shown the prototype by Mr. James Chen. He was the man behind the design and build of this amazing bass, and he gave us an exclusive interview of the bass and it’s design. http://www.ariaguitars.com/  The interview will be available soon on our www.rockunight.com site. Here’s a pic of this amazing bass:

Cliff Burton Signature Bass by Aria

Cliff Burton Signature Bass by Aria

Cliff Burton Bass poster

Cliff Burton Bass poster

We wondered about in wonder at all of the bells and whistles, glam and glitz that was NAMM 2013 day one. In our travels we ran into one Rikki Rockett at his Rockett Drum Works Booth. http://www.rockettdrumworks.com/

Rikki Rockett - Rockett Drum Works

Rikki Rockett – Rockett Drum Works

 

to be continued…..

 

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INTERVIEW WITH STEVIL HELMER!

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http://www.helmermanagement.com

https://www.facebook.com/HelmerManagement

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     Sometimes you run into people who have the same mindset as you do, and this is very cool. Stevil Helmer happens to be one of these people. I had the great fortune today to speak at length with Stevil. I then did a fifteen minute interview with Stevil. This is a guy who GETS the music industry of today. His understanding and knowledge of the industry is a valuable asset to those seeking to be a part of it. Enjoy the interview and be sure to check out Stevil’s sites at the links shown above. Check out the bands he works with: Chemical Tree ( https://www.facebook.com/chemical.tree?fref=ts), and Doomdogs       ( https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doomdogs/159975830714334) Here is the interview link: (apologies for the end of the interview, phones were being tempermental, but hey, that’s Rock N’ Roll)

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BRAND NEW SCATTERED HAMLET TRACK!!!! “POWDER KEGS AND GASOLINE”

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Oh HELL!!!! The boys are back in a BIG way. This new track is pure Scattered Hamlet! For those of you who don’t know about Scattered Hamlet, WHERE THE HELL YOU BEEN LIVIN’? UNDER A ROCK? Scattered Hamlet is more than a band, they are a force greater than the sum of the parts. Scattered Hamlet has seen member changes, and yet they are STRONGER THAN EVER! Look for the guys hitting the road to support the release of their FULL LENGTH CD: SKELETON DIXIE!!!!   Check out the lyric video for the new track “Powder Kegs and Gasoline”. If you haven’t liked their Facebook page yet do it here: https://www.facebook.com/ScatteredHamlet?fref=ts Roll with the Scattered Hamlet fan base called the  Hell Riders at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scattered-Hamlet-Hell-Riders-National-Chapter/145246535582650

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“Powder Kegs and Gasoline”

 

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(Hell Rider Captain)

SCATTERED HAMLET NEWS TOMORROW 02/01/2013!!!!!

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     CHECK BACK RIGHT HERE TOMORROW FOR SOMETHING EXCITING!!!!

ONE MACHINE: Critically Acclaimed Guitarist/Songwriter STEVE SMYTH Announces New Project – Featuring Members of Mercenary, Mnemic, Chaoswave and More‏

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ONE MACHINE: Critically Acclaimed Guitarist/Songwriter STEVE SMYTH Announces New Project

 

Featuring Members of Mercenary, Mnemic, Chaoswave and More

 

Listen to a Clip of the Track ‘One Machine’ HERE on YouTube

 

 

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The highly-anticipated brainchild of critically acclaimed guitarist/songwriter Steve Smyth (Nevermore, Forbidden, Dragonlord, Vicious Rumors), ONE MACHINE, is alive and kicking. ONE MACHINE boasts classic and modern influences, featuring a collection of international members carefully selected by Smyth: Mikkel Sandager (Mercenary) on vocals, Jamie Hunt (Biomechanical) sharing guitar duties, rounded out by a powerhouse rhythm section with Tomas “O’Beast” Koefoed (Mnemic) on bass guitar and Raphael Saini (Chaoswave) on drums.

 

ONE MACHINE just finished the recording process on their debut album, which is currently in the mixing stages. The band has already been offered European festival dates and expects to make their live debut this summer. Fans can check out a clip of the track ‘One Machine’ right now on Steve Smyth’s YouTube page. Click this link to listen!

 

 

Smyth had often given thought to leading his own band throughout his distinguished career as a member of bands including Testament,Nevermore, and Forbidden, amongst others. Smyth had written a number of songs, but the challenge of finding the right members to bring them to life remained.

 

He found a more than capable shredding second guitarist in Jamie Hunt, and the two began collaborating on the material Smyth had. “Jamie’s playing complements mine extremely well, and we hit it off perfectly when we got together to work on the songs,” says Smyth.

 

A vocalist was found in the form of original Mercenary singer Mikkel Sandager. He was exactly kind of singer Smyth was looking for, with his versatile ability to sing in different ways, and his readiness to  be pushed into new musical territories. “When our former bands toured together, I got to witness night after night, exactly what Mikkel could do; deliver a solid performance with an incredible range, as well as multiple characters in his voice. He’s perfect for this band,” adds Smyth.

 

Smyth, Hunt, and Sandager then set about refining and shaping Smyth’s original material.

 

Drummer Raphael Saini, formerly of Italian progressive metallers Chaoswave, whose band Smyth had previously provided guest solos for, was next to join. During the recording process, Saini lived up to Modern Drummer’s assessment of him as “a drum assassin; cold blooded, precise, and brutal”. To quote Smyth, “Raph surprised me with his ability in delivering these tracks. He totally killed it!”

 

In 2012, bassist Tomas “O’Beast” Koefoed, formerly of Mnemic, came on board, adding his distinctive sound to the tracks. Smyth states, “Tomas is without a doubt one of the most solid bassists I’ve encountered in some time! He literally added an entirely new dimension to these songs that would not have been possible to be achieved without him.”

 

Keep an eye out for ONE MACHINE performing on European festival dates this summer and stay tuned for more information coming soon!

 

To learn more about ONE MACHINE, please visit www.feedtheonemachine.com.

 

 

MIND MERCHANT RELEASES THEIR FIRST TRACK – “CRASH AND BURN”!!!!

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     2013 promises to be a stellar year for new music. One of the releases I am super stoked about is Mind Merchant. They just released a new track to whet our appetites. So give “Crash and Burn” a listen right here:

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/16034562

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mind-Merchant/383766625024958

www.twitter.com/mindmerchant5
www.reverbnation.com/mindmerchant
www.myspace.com/mindmerchant
www.youtube.com/MindMerchant5Music

ORGY Announces “Wide Awake and Dead” Tour with VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE and DAVEY SUICIDE

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ORGY Announces “Wide Awake and Dead” Tour with VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE and DAVEY SUICIDE

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Multi-platinum electronic rockers ORGY are pleased to announce their upcoming US headline tour, dubbed the “Wide Awake and Dead” Tour. Supporting on the tour will be Vampires Everywhere and Davey Suicide. The month-long tour kicks off in Phoenix, AZ on March 2nd and will visit several major US cities until its close in Lincolnshire, IL on April 2nd. See below for the first leg of the tour dates, new tour dates will be added soon!

ORGY on the WIDE AWAKE AND DEAD TOUR

W/ VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE, DAVEY SUICIDE

3/2 – Phoenix, AZ @ Joe’s Grotto

3/4 – Dallas, TX @ Trees

3/6 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

3/7 – San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live SA

3/8 – Broussard, LA @ The Stations Bar and Grill

3/10 – St. Petersburg, FL @ The State Theater

3/12 – Jacksonville, FL @  The Roc Bar

3/13 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

3/15 – Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans

3/16 – Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero

3/17 – Springfield, VA @ Empire

3/19 – Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry

3/20 – New York, NY @ Marlin Room @ Webster Hall

3/21 – White Marsh, MD @ House of Rock

3/22 – Amityville, NY @ Revolution

3/23 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally’s Pub

3/24 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater

3/26 – West Chester, PA @ The Note

3/27 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar

3/28 – Toledo, OH @ Headliner’s

3/29 – Columbus, OH @ Al Rosa Villa

3/30 – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop

3/31 – Louisville, KY @ Diamond Pub & Billiards

4/2 – Lincolnshire, IL @ Viper Alley

The band’s new single, ‘Grime of the Century’, was released in the fall and has been well-received by radio stations, press and fans alike. A music video for the track was released in December. ORGY recently finished up a successful tour of the west coast in select markets and plans to tour Europe in the summer of 2013. The band is currently finishing up new music in the studio.

 

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ORGY is:

Jay Gordon – Lead Vocals

Carlton Bost – Guitars, Gadgets & Vocals

Ashburn Miller – Guitars & Gadgets

Nic Speck – Bass & Vocals

Jamie Miller – Drums & Guitar

To learn more about ORGY, their new single and their upcoming tour, please visit:

www.orgymusic.com

www.grimeofthecentury.com

www.soundcloud.com/orgysongs

www.twitter.com/OrgyOfficial

www.riotmedia.com

www.d1music.com